“A Young Virgin”
Description
"I am a young virgin just come on board...." The prosperous, available girl is courted by various suitors. Merchant, doctor, apothecary, etc. offer their skills to gain her hand; she rejects each. She gives her love to a sailor.
Notes
This really, really reminds me of "My Thing Is My Own." I don't think there is kinship, but I suspect a common inspiration. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "My Thing Is My Own" (theme)
- cf. "I'll Not Marry at All" (theme)
References
- Huntington-Whalemen, pp. 100-102, "A Young Virgin" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #2034
- BI, SWMS100